Lenny Kravitz Takes On a New Interior Design Venture

From Fehlo designs to a Lenny Kravitz and CB2 collaboration, there’s plenty of design goodness in this week’s link roundup, What We’re Watching Wednesday.

Are you sick of renting, thinking of taking on an investment property, or wanting to get in on the house-flipping game like some of your favorite celebrities? Well good for you, because Barry Sternlicht, chairman of Starwood Capital Group, says that real estate is the best investment to make right now. Sternlicht noted that real estate “moves in waves,” whereas the stock market “moves on a dime,” according to Bloomberg Business.

If that bit of info has you filling up your weekend with open houses, check out what Paramount Builders, Inc. has to say about buying houses that need a little TLC. Sure, renovating can make a home feel more personal, and it can also do great things for the value of any house, but it’s wise to know what you’re getting into before your closing date on a new property. Paramount Builders put together a list of “6 Things that Make or Break Buying a Fixer-Upper,” because none of us want to end up in a money-pit situation.

What’s holding up your renovation?

Once you have a home, and get through the messy part of renovating, you may be looking for some fine new furniture pieces. Check out Fehlo, a group of artist-designers on a mission to impart “Values like aesthetic beauty, durability, and a timeless utility” on the homegoods they offer. The two-year-old company offers a number of sleek items, from porcelain pendant lights to a chair said to help your posture while still being comfortable.

Sheree Whiteley is a "word nerd" to the core. She has been a professional writer and editor for more than a decade, and contributed stories to various news outlets and lifestyle publications. She adores alliterations and sassy shoes.

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